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Genevieve Dexter
Eye Present
CEO
Genevieve has worked in children’s television entertainment for over 25 years and has 10 hard won Executive Producer credits to her name including ‘Horrible Science’, ‘Messy Goes to Okido’ and ‘Angelo Rules’. She is both CEO of Eye Present, a large IP development and animation studio in London and CEO of Serious Lunch, a distribution company representing Studio Ghibli, Hat Trick, Toff Media, Dot to Dot and Maverick.
Genevieve is also well known for founding CAKE Entertainment in 2001 which she sold to Zinkia in 2011. She has a passion for rolling out multi-platform programming internationally, notably ‘Total Drama Island’.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Budding Producers bring their dreams to fruition in CMC's popular Dragons’ Den. This year we want to know what YOU, the audience, think of what’s being pitched. With Dragon budgets increased and host Tony Collingwood there to seek out audience input. You don't want to miss this new interactive format that promises to be informative and entertaining! Video: Podcast: This session begins with a presentation by Changemaker Jordan Casey, Entrepreneur & Coder, Casey Games. Video: Podcast:
Focus on Europe
With the demand for content on increasingly smaller budgets, this session will take you on a swift European tour to find out where the money is, how to get your hands on it and who is building partnerships. A diverse panel of European broadcasters, and UK and European producers will explore the advantages and incentives that European co-production currently has to offer for animation or live action production, while also considering the implications of Brexit, and discussing how media business practices may have to change.
